[ Here's a not very hyperactive person chilling on a bench-- and from the looks of it, sketching squirrels. Or trying to, because they keep scampering away after a few seconds. ]
[The park is objectively the best place to chill after work, Makoto agrees. And would you look at that, some girl is drawing the scenery. She seems really into it, too, which is really cute, but the squirrels are apparently giving her some trouble. Well, this looks like a job for everyone's favorite spy!]
STOP RIGHT THERE!!
[The beastkin girl's loud entrance (unsurprisingly) startles the squirrels, which scamper off to a nearby tree as fast as their little paws can take them. Not exactly a perfect result, nor an intended one, but they'll get there. Makoto sure doesn't look discouraged, that's for sure.]
You! [She points at the girl, though it's not exactly accusatory or anything. In fact, the enthusiastic twitching of her ears shows that she's pretty excited.] You gotta do it with more feeling! More heart! More OOMPH! You wouldn't stand still if someone was throwing sandwiches at you, right?
[There is some, er, logic to be found there. Probably.]
[ ... Styx is beginning to regret his half-hearted promise to teach Mary how best to not die, and his lesson hasn't even begun in earnest yet. But hey, what's one more regret to add onto the pile? ]
Okay, just- first things first. How good are you at hiding, and how fast can you think on your feet?
[ The goblin draws a dagger and flips it into his hand, displaying it hilt-first. ]
'Cause if I can't teach you to be stealthy- like, real fuckin' stealthy- then I might as well skip right into the lessons on gutting people.
[ ... actually, she is, so long as she doesn't trip and hit someone on the back of the head with anything, so please don't teach her how to kill a man just yet. ]
I- alright, fine, I'll give you that. You wouldn't be standing here if you weren't okay at it.
[ He flips the dagger back and tucks it out of sight. Not that that gets her TOTALLY off the hook- murder's still on the syllabus! Just not right now. Styx glances around the common room- it's not well lit, and there's no small amount of dusty furniture lying around. Not a bad spot for a course in Hiding 101. ]
Now how 'bout the thinking-fast part? Imagine this- you got two bloodthirsty knights coming around the corner, they'll all over your scrawny ass in five seconds, where're you gonna hide, five, four, three, two-
[Is Shinnosuke old enough to drink? Nope. He got into this bar via a fake ID, though he's not stupid enough to be wearing his school uniform, at least; otherwise, they didn't seem to care that, well, he still looks a little young to be here.
Is he even drinking? Also nope. He bought a drink so that he doesn't appear suspiciously out of place (and there's no way he'd be on the dance floor, thank you), but he has no intention of ingesting any alcohol. Remaining sober is rather appealing, frankly.
Really, he's just here for some news or juicy bits of gossip relevant to his interests, whether from the bartender or some loose-lipped drunks. Also, partly to popcorn.gif at the scene.]
... What a bunch of trash.
[There's something amusingly disgusting about watching people at a bar.]
If you're looking for the classiest of the classy, there's a pet store next door with a bunch of cats who might be long-lost relatives of yours.
[ He's got that disinterested stare/sneer combo down pat. Jusis might actually be proud.
As for Sara, she seems to fit right into this scene full of trashy people, but there's a certain sharpness to her gaze for how blithely she speaks to him. ]
[It was good to have a holiday off from U.A. High School. This meant that he could go hang out with his friends and kick back for a little while. He hoped that there wouldn't be any villain attacks happening during this nerd convention, but this is what he was here for. Izuku already had his Provisional Hero License... So he was allowed to use his Quirk to help others in trouble now. But the main reason why he was here was to shut his brain off (as hard as that was) and be a normal teenage boy for once.
So that's why he pitched in to help out Yayoi with selling her manga! Heavy lifting was something that he's gotten good at lately. And also another skill he had was being very attentive. So Izuku had left Yayoi's booth to grab a pair of water bottles. Whenever he returns, he'll be handling one over to Yayoi.]
Kise-san! Um... I got you some water if you were getting thirsty. Everything going okay?
O-oh... thank you, Izuku-kun! [ Yayoi's come a long way from shyly and tearfully cowering in the presence of someone she barely knew; there's still a very slight tremor in her voice when she's surprised, but there's also a grateful smile waiting as she accepts the water bottle. ]
I haven't had a lot of customers yet... but I'm between two veterans, so I thought it might not be that easy...
[Don't mind Izuku as he puts a hand to his chin to do his own personal analysis.]
Um... This could actually be a good thing! The fact that you're close to a pair of pros means that there's a higher chance for you to be noticed. If you were in a corner, then no one would see you... But settling here is a pretty bold move.
[HMMMM.]
If we watch how they work, then it could give you tips for future sales.
[ It’s a meeting of brothers and their retainers once the official retinue from Hoshido finally makes its way to the royal palace in Clarines, after a long and arduous journey from far-off lands and climes. Whispers of economic and military alliances abound as the Princes Ryoma and Takumi meet with the Wisterias, in a private meeting from which their respective retainers are exempt.
And the purpose of this meeting is, after all, to establish good relations between the two kingdoms. Thus, with Saizo currently shadowing Lord Ryoma from outside the audience chamber, Kagero has little choice but to do a bit of friendly reconnaissance herself, and set up some minor political alliances of her own.
Which invariably involves her doing it the old-fashioned Hoshidan way—by appearing out of nowhere as Obi reclines upon the branch of a tree overlooking the herbalists’ garden. ]
You would be one of Prince Zen’s retainers, is that correct?
[ It's been awhile since Obi's seen another retainer appear with the stealth of someone this well-trained. He didn't hear a single twig snap or a branch rustle, no scuff of a foot leaving the ground, which would have been frustrating if she had been an enemy.
She also looks about as easy to faze as Kiki, which never bodes well, even as he shoots her an easy grin. ]
[ At least they’re trying to avoid the being enemies part? Kagero is pretty sure her lords won’t fuck it up probably, but when you’ve got the likes of Saizo and Hinata running loose…
All the more reason why she has to play nice here and now. Despite the distance between the two kingdoms, after all, Obi had been nigh-on undetectable had it not been for the fact that Kagero is privy to the same techniques of stealth that Obi likely subscribes to. Indeed, she’s beginning to wonder how much they really have in common…
For now, though, she gives him a soft smile. ]
They have serious matters to discuss. But I hope that we might speak more freely in our privacy, Mr…?
[One does not know true despair unless they have experienced unrequited love for cute outfits they couldn't wear themselves; Litchi Faye-Ling is one of the unfortunate souls who know how this tragedy feels. Her wardrobe is full of clothes she got on impulse that don't... necessarily fit her figure. And to make things worse, her assistant is out for the day, so she can't persuade her to try the outfits in her stead.
Naturally, the only way to handle this predicament is to forget about it by drinking. Not too much, in her own opinion, but enough that when she finally decides to make a trip to the town for groceries shopping (and more liquor) and comes across a girl with physique perfect for some of her outfits, it gives her Ideas.]
Excuse me, Miss. [Litchi approaches the girl, smiling sweetly.] I know it's a little sudden, but... do you think you could help me?
[ STRANGER DANGER-- except no, while Tsubomi is still shy, she can at least respond to an unknown woman very quietly and politely... while clutching her bag of sewing supplies to her chest. ]
[their time on the island has long since passed, but that never stopped neku and hisui from hanging out, especially once they'd found out that shibuya and misaki town were only a single train ride's distance apart. no need for utilizing the gift of dimensional travel the island had granted them!
... but that doesn't mean that the island's influence has stopped seeping into their everyday lives. on this occasion, neku has come to visit hisui at the tohno mansion. he's become a regular visitor to the mansion, to the point where the other residents—especially hisui's sister, god—have taken to poking fun at them. usually neku tries to brush it off, trying to retain his ever aloof appearance...
the mistletoe appearing above their heads and restricting their movement as soon as she opens the door for him kind of hampers that, though.]
You've gotta be kidding me. I literally just got here.
[ Hisui isn't easily flustered, and the time spent with Neku has helped her relax (seemingly minimally), to the point that he can be close to her, and their shoulders can brush without Hisui flinching away in terror. For the most part, she's as quiet and composed as ever, and her smiles are rare.
But now, she looks up at the mistletoe, and ducks her head. ]
... Forgive me, Neku-san. I hadn't expected this to occur.
[he's doing all he can to not just hide his face in his hands. can't they ever just go back to normal life? it's been long enough!
as lowkey embarrassed as he is, he can't help but to sigh quietly, though he avoids making direct eye contact with her. he's never been particularly good at it to begin with, but considering the circumstances they're currently in, it's not really on his list of priorities.]
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It's interesting, that such a poisonous plant steeped in a painful lore became a symbol of desire.
[ Okay, Yuri. ]
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Kuroh is mostly squinting at the mistletoe.]
Though I suppose some of the mythos surrounding this plant are, nonetheless, still rather ominous.
[He's thinking about the whole BAD LUCK TO THOSE WHO REFUSE TO KISS thing really]
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H-hey, hold on-- just for a minute!
[ will tossing nuts work? She sure is trying!! ]
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STOP RIGHT THERE!!
[The beastkin girl's loud entrance (unsurprisingly) startles the squirrels, which scamper off to a nearby tree as fast as their little paws can take them. Not exactly a perfect result, nor an intended one, but they'll get there. Makoto sure doesn't look discouraged, that's for sure.]
You! [She points at the girl, though it's not exactly accusatory or anything. In fact, the enthusiastic twitching of her ears shows that she's pretty excited.] You gotta do it with more feeling! More heart! More OOMPH! You wouldn't stand still if someone was throwing sandwiches at you, right?
[There is some, er, logic to be found there. Probably.]
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Okay, just- first things first. How good are you at hiding, and how fast can you think on your feet?
[ The goblin draws a dagger and flips it into his hand, displaying it hilt-first. ]
'Cause if I can't teach you to be stealthy- like, real fuckin' stealthy- then I might as well skip right into the lessons on gutting people.
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[ ... actually, she is, so long as she doesn't trip and hit someone on the back of the head with anything, so please don't teach her how to kill a man just yet. ]
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[ He flips the dagger back and tucks it out of sight. Not that that gets her TOTALLY off the hook- murder's still on the syllabus! Just not right now. Styx glances around the common room- it's not well lit, and there's no small amount of dusty furniture lying around. Not a bad spot for a course in Hiding 101. ]
Now how 'bout the thinking-fast part? Imagine this- you got two bloodthirsty knights coming around the corner, they'll all over your scrawny ass in five seconds, where're you gonna hide, five, four, three, two-
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sara pls
Is he even drinking? Also nope. He bought a drink so that he doesn't appear suspiciously out of place (and there's no way he'd be on the dance floor, thank you), but he has no intention of ingesting any alcohol. Remaining sober is rather appealing, frankly.
Really, he's just here for some news or juicy bits of gossip relevant to his interests, whether from the bartender or some loose-lipped drunks. Also, partly to popcorn.gif at the scene.]
... What a bunch of trash.
[There's something amusingly disgusting about watching people at a bar.]
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[ He's got that disinterested stare/sneer combo down pat. Jusis might actually be proud.
As for Sara, she seems to fit right into this scene full of trashy people, but there's a certain sharpness to her gaze for how blithely she speaks to him. ]
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And what if I'm too poor to enter a pet store?
[Let's be real, though: cats sound more tolerable than humans.]
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Magical Girl Pikachu
So that's why he pitched in to help out Yayoi with selling her manga! Heavy lifting was something that he's gotten good at lately. And also another skill he had was being very attentive. So Izuku had left Yayoi's booth to grab a pair of water bottles. Whenever he returns, he'll be handling one over to Yayoi.]
Kise-san! Um... I got you some water if you were getting thirsty. Everything going okay?
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I haven't had a lot of customers yet... but I'm between two veterans, so I thought it might not be that easy...
[ Still... she's not going to give up just yet. ]
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Um... This could actually be a good thing! The fact that you're close to a pair of pros means that there's a higher chance for you to be noticed. If you were in a corner, then no one would see you... But settling here is a pretty bold move.
[HMMMM.]
If we watch how they work, then it could give you tips for future sales.
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SOME AU WHERE HOSHIDO IS IN SHIRAYUKIVERSE???--i mean ninja buddies get
And the purpose of this meeting is, after all, to establish good relations between the two kingdoms. Thus, with Saizo currently shadowing Lord Ryoma from outside the audience chamber, Kagero has little choice but to do a bit of friendly reconnaissance herself, and set up some minor political alliances of her own.
Which invariably involves her doing it the old-fashioned Hoshidan way—by appearing out of nowhere as Obi reclines upon the branch of a tree overlooking the herbalists’ garden. ]
You would be one of Prince Zen’s retainers, is that correct?
IT'S ALL MEDIEVAL IT'S FINE
She also looks about as easy to faze as Kiki, which never bodes well, even as he shoots her an easy grin. ]
And you're one of Prince Ryoma's.
[ That means yes. ]
They'll be in there for hours, probably.
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All the more reason why she has to play nice here and now. Despite the distance between the two kingdoms, after all, Obi had been nigh-on undetectable had it not been for the fact that Kagero is privy to the same techniques of stealth that Obi likely subscribes to. Indeed, she’s beginning to wonder how much they really have in common…
For now, though, she gives him a soft smile. ]
They have serious matters to discuss. But I hope that we might speak more freely in our privacy, Mr…?
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her pinkness
Naturally, the only way to handle this predicament is to forget about it by drinking. Not too much, in her own opinion, but enough that when she finally decides to make a trip to the town for groceries shopping (and more liquor) and comes across a girl with physique perfect for some of her outfits, it gives her Ideas.]
Excuse me, Miss. [Litchi approaches the girl, smiling sweetly.] I know it's a little sudden, but... do you think you could help me?
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Ah... what is it you'd need help for, Miss?
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... but that doesn't mean that the island's influence has stopped seeping into their everyday lives. on this occasion, neku has come to visit hisui at the tohno mansion. he's become a regular visitor to the mansion, to the point where the other residents—especially hisui's sister, god—have taken to poking fun at them. usually neku tries to brush it off, trying to retain his ever aloof appearance...
the mistletoe appearing above their heads and restricting their movement as soon as she opens the door for him kind of hampers that, though.]
You've gotta be kidding me. I literally just got here.
(It's nowhere NEAR Christmas! What gives?)
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But now, she looks up at the mistletoe, and ducks her head. ]
... Forgive me, Neku-san. I hadn't expected this to occur.
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as lowkey embarrassed as he is, he can't help but to sigh quietly, though he avoids making direct eye contact with her. he's never been particularly good at it to begin with, but considering the circumstances they're currently in, it's not really on his list of priorities.]
What do I keep telling you—it's not your fault.
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